1996 Toyota MR2 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1996 Toyota MR2. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 289 kg more than 2010 BMW 120.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 BMW 120 (350 Nm) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota MR2. (131 Nm). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota MR2. 2010 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota MR2 has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota MR2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota MR2 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | MR2 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 51 L |
